How to Give a Pet Frontline Flea Medicine
Frontline Plus flea medicine is the top selling flea control product on the market. When applied correctly, the product will kill existing fleas, prevent the birth of new fleas and kill all life stages of larvae. Frontline Plus also kills ticks.
Instructions
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Instructions:
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Before applying Frontline Plus flea medicine to your cat or dog, give him a bath. Although Frontline Plus is waterproof, it is a good idea to not have to bathe your pet for at least a week after you have applied Frontline flea medicines.
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Go to your local pet store or veterinary clinic to purchase Frontline Plus. There are a few different flea control products in the Frontline series. Since Frontline Plus is the top selling flea medicine product, we will discuss the uses of that product specifically.
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Choose the correct formula of Frontline Plus for your pet. The formulas as based on the weight of your pet. If you have visited the vet recently, they usually have your pet's weight on file in their charts. If you have not been to the vet recently, step on your home scale with your pet, and calculate the difference.
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Before applying Frontline Plus, please read all the instructions in the package. You should only use Frontline Plus on pets older than 8 weeks of age. Frontline Plus is safe to use on pregnant and nursing dogs. Do not give it to the nursing puppies or kittens. Frontline Plus is always applied topically. It is not meant to be given orally or ingested.
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Carefully open your package of Frontline Plus. One tube is equal to one dosage for one pet for one month. Frontline Plus is water proof for pets that swim, do water sports or are bathed. Carefully put the tube at the base of your pets neck and gently press the tube down into the fur so the liquid can make contact with your pet's skin. Run the small tube down the length of your pet, to the base of their tail, using the entire tube of liquid. Wash your hands after applying Frontline Plus to your pet.
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Avoid petting or allowing children to touch the pet for at least an hour after applying Frontline Plus, so the medicine can soak in and dry. Allow the pet to move around so the medicine will dry faster. Reapply Frontline Plus flea medicine once per month.
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Tips & Warnings
Frontline flea products are a topical medication. Never give this medication orally.
If your pet experiences a rash, nausea or acts lethargic after applying any flea medication, seek veterinary assistance immediately.
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Comments
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mrjohno
Jan 31, 2009
You recommend bathing your dog before applying Frontline. But, it is my understanding that you shouldn't bathe your dog (or cat) immediately BEFORE applying Frontline. The oils in their hair/fur needs to be present for it be fully effective. The Frontline web site says to let them completely dry before applying. Some vets recommend not bathing 48 hours before applying. Please update your potentially misleading information -
mrjohno
Jan 31, 2009
You recommend bathing your dog before applying Frontline. But, it is my understanding that you shouldn't bathe your dog (or cat) immediately BEFORE applying Frontline. The oils in their hair/fur needs to be present for it be fully effective. The Frontline web site says to let them completely dry before applying. Some vets recommend not bathing 48 hours before applying. Please update your potentially misleading information
